The magic beans worked in the sense that they grew a massive stalk, but as the butcher saw a bargain in trading them for a cow, they were not that precious. One must also consider the opportunity cost of stealing from a giant (with an appetite for Englishmen) in this profit calculation.
I’ve never understood this metaphor. His magic means worked it was the disbelievers who proved wrong. Is that what you’re saying?
The magic beans worked in the sense that they grew a massive stalk, but as the butcher saw a bargain in trading them for a cow, they were not that precious. One must also consider the opportunity cost of stealing from a giant (with an appetite for Englishmen) in this profit calculation.
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